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Where would JLC be without polo?
Another great report and pictures, Andrew. As for the question of watch houses and polo, it seems to me that JLC has a more legitimate reason for its active links with the polo world than any other watch company. If JLC hadn't launched the Reverso at the request of British polo players in the 1930s, I wonder what sort of company it would be today? I suspect the Reverso has played a significant role in the success of this great brand. Perhaps we have the success of the Reverso to thank for providing the financial success that has enabled the company to develop the other products we have come to love so much. Would they have been possible if the Reverso had not been such a resounding success for so many years?
Giving Back and Paying Forward: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Charity Polo Cup at Coworth Park.
In the dying embers of the summer sun, just before the leaves on the trees turned towards autumn, Jaeger LeCoultre held their annual charity Polo tournament as an affirmation of their commitment to the game, and an act of benefit to collectors and enthusi...
The Polo Match
Polo is played over the course of four ‘chuckas’ of seven and a half minutes each. A large clock (in this instance looking like a basic form of a Reverso) times the chucka and then re-sets. The two teams were assembled especially for the chari...
Dinner and Giving
After the match, the guests made their way to a marquee for dinner. The marquee was in place as Coworth Park is finishing off the main house. Given that the number of guests was in the order of 300, the meal was a wonder. Catering for 300 guests or so and...
Your title summed it perfectly, Andrew.
That is exactly what I felt and thought when attending some events like this one. Superb pictures, nicely written text, this post deserves 5 Stars! Thanks a lot for the charming journey. Best, my friend. Nicolas
Many thanks Nicolas
- it was a great event. Thanks for the kind words. Still working on watch photos as good as yours... Andrew H
Thanks for the great report, Andrew!
Yes, these events are great! A lot of fun and for a good course! Unfortunately I have never won any of the biddings… Thank you for sharing. Best Blomman
It was hard to resist that auctioneer - he was very good at
eliciting bids from one and all. The important thing is to bid and encourage more money for the charity. Thanks again Andrew H
Was the Reverso Tourbillon...
...auctioned off at the event? It looks like a lovely event. And that Reverso is one of the best. A nice compact tourbi in the Reverso case. So nice that the tourbillon cage is only visible from the reverse side. It is such an elegant watch. Thanks for po...
The Reverso Tourbillon was not an auctioned watch at the event
but there were other Reverso's on offer at the auction donated by MJLC. I agree that the Reverso Tourbillon is a great watch and one of my favourites. Thanks for the comments Andrew H
Having met Clare...
Hi Andrew, Having met Clare two years ago I can say she is an impressive woman for her multiple talents in life. I didn't know her personal story so far and have much respect for her to want to share such difficult experience for the community benefit. Li...
Claire has taken her grief and turned it into a force for good..
her speech at the dinner was very moving. Thanks for reading Andrew H
Why Polo and Golf again ?
I wonder why JLC as so many other brands chose to promote its brand in sponsoring Polo and Golf ? JLC should link its name to more extraordinary sports or events more in line with its exceptional ADN. I place JLC on a pedestal. Most of JLC creations are b...
Between JLC and Polo, it is a 70 years love story.
So, you have to keep this in mind to understand the strong existing link between JLC and Polo. Best, Nicolas
Where would JLC be without polo?
Another great report and pictures, Andrew. As for the question of watch houses and polo, it seems to me that JLC has a more legitimate reason for its active links with the polo world than any other watch company. If JLC hadn't launched the Reverso at the ...
The Reverso is one of most iconic and arguably longest
running recognizable case design in horological history. That is was at request of polo players only strengthens the justification of MJLC remaining involved in the sport, and the good causes associated with the sport. Thanks for the kind words Andrew H
Polo was the very reason why the Reverso case was designed
and patented in the first place. If ANY watch has a right to be associated with the sport of polo, it is the Reverso. Next year it is 80 years since the first Reverso, a design that was requested by British military officers in India, the Jaeger-LeCoultre...
Depression is an illness that most people...
…are not aware of how serious it can be. I am. By the way: the day before yesterday, one of the most successful businessmen of my state jumped from his 1,000 m2 apartment. First news bring depression as the main cause of his suicide at the age of 57. My m...
Sorry Marcelo - did not see your comment here - yes,
depression is strange in the way it works through someone and reveals itself. You could tell the passion that Claire had concerning the Charity and her so very obvious feelings of loss and incomprehension at the suicide. Thanks for reading Andrew H